A 32-year-old father diagnosed with ALS leads a national campaign for healthcare reform, mobilizing support through personal storytelling and public advocacy.
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A 32-year-old father diagnosed with ALS leads a national campaign for healthcare reform, mobilizing support through personal storytelling and public advocacy.
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Ady Barkan, a father diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), leads a national campaign for healthcare reform. The documentary captures Barkan's activism during the 2018 midterm elections, as he engages with politicians like Bernie Sanders and advocates for systemic change. Alongside supporters Rachael King and Ana Maria Archila, Barkan mobilizes public awareness about the challenges faced by those with serious health conditions. The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021.
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The GuardianDocumentary follows Barkan, who has motor neurone disease, as he campaigns for better public healthcare in the US
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Why Watch
- Follow Ady Barkan's inspiring healthcare advocacy
- See the impact of ALS on activism
- Meet key figures in the healthcare reform movement
Did You Know
- The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021.
- Ady Barkan was diagnosed with ALS and began his activism in 2018.
- The film won the Audience Award in the Documentary Feature Competition.
- It received a 100% positive rating from 24 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Who directed the documentary Not Going Quietly?
Not Going Quietly was directed by Nicholas Bruckman.
When did Not Going Quietly have its world premiere?
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021.
What is the average rating of Not Going Quietly on Rotten Tomatoes?
On Rotten Tomatoes, the average rating of Not Going Quietly is 8.1/10, with 100% of 24 critics' reviews being positive.
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